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petealdin's review against another edition
5.0
I did write that Meyer wrote the best post-Conan Doyle Holmes novels...but now I've remembered this one, I change my mind: this is simply the best Sherlock Holmes novel in existence.
Largely this is because of the way(s) Hall uses and abuses traditional Holmesian lore and tropes to turn the whole Sherlock myth on its head.
Brilliant writing that may annoy some purists. I have read it twice and will (hopefully!) read it again before I die. (I might even have a copy waiting for me up in heaven).
Largely this is because of the way(s) Hall uses and abuses traditional Holmesian lore and tropes to turn the whole Sherlock myth on its head.
Brilliant writing that may annoy some purists. I have read it twice and will (hopefully!) read it again before I die. (I might even have a copy waiting for me up in heaven).
northernfleabag's review against another edition
4.0
Honestly didn't see the plot twist coming until I was a few paragraphs away from it! I wouldn't rank it as one of my favourite pastiches, but I would recommend it to those who like theirs with a basis in science fiction.
I did enjoy Hall's use of the Irregulars, or rather one in particular, and I could see myself reading it again later in the future. His writing, as Watson, was loving loyal to the original stories.
I did enjoy Hall's use of the Irregulars, or rather one in particular, and I could see myself reading it again later in the future. His writing, as Watson, was loving loyal to the original stories.
ashak's review against another edition
3.0
very interesting since it provides an alternative ending to what could have happened to sherlock holmes. It challenges the entire persona of sherlock holmes by attacking the doyle's creation of holmes and would definitely have needed a lot of research and confidence to come up with such a concept.
Excellent read. Highly recommended.
Excellent read. Highly recommended.
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